WEST JORDAN — Light a match, lighter or firework in some parts of West Jordan and you could be charged with a class B misdemeanor.
Such a charge could result in up to six months jail time and a $1,000 fine.
“These restrictions are in place to help keep people and property safe,” West Jordan Fire Chief Marc McElreath said.
McElreath said that extreme growth of grass and weeds from heavy rains, leftover crops that last winter's mild weather failed to break down and high temperatures create a "potentially significant fire danger," McElreath said.
Areas affected by fireworks restrictions include:
- All areas west of state Route 111 (Bacchus Highway) within West Jordan city limits.
- All areas within 200 feet of the Jordan River Parkway Trail east of 1300 West.
- All areas within 200 feet of the area commonly referred to as Clay Hollow Wash that run east and west in the area of 7800 South (approximately 4800 West to state Route 111).
- All areas within 200 feet of Bingham Creek, located near Old Bingham Highway running the length of the east/west boundaries within West Jordan.
- All city parks, unless a permit has been obtained for a professional display.
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